Author name: Bourbon Lens Team

Jake Lewellen is the co-host and co-founder of Bourbon Lens, one of America's leading bourbon and whiskey podcasts. Born and raised in Kentucky, Jake has spent over seven years exploring the world of American whiskey — from the legendary distilleries of Bardstown and Frankfort to the craft producers nobody's heard of yet. With more than 380 episodes under his belt, Jake brings an encyclopedic knowledge of bourbon history, distillery craft, and the people shaping America's native spirit. When he's not recording, he's hunting allocated bottles, attending industry events, and convincing Scott to try one more dram. Jake is a finalist for the Bardstown Bourbon Company Worlds Top Whiskey Taster which pitted bourbon lovers from around the world in a unique sensory tasting experience.

Nancy Fraley in a rickhouse
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Industry Icon Nancy Fraley Announces Retirement From Jos. A. Magnus & Co.

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Industry Icon Nancy Fraley Announces Retirement From Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Read Post »

The pioneering Master Blender concludes a monumental tenure that established the legendary Cigar Blend category and shaped modern finished bourbon. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jos. A. Magnus & Co. has announced the retirement of legendary Master Blender Nancy Fraley, concluding a historic career that fundamentally helped define contemporary American whiskey blending and finishing. At Jos. A. […]

James Dean Rye Whiskey
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Lasso Motel Whiskey Unveils 13-Year Rye Honoring the Legacy of James Dean

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Lasso Motel Whiskey Unveils 13-Year Rye Honoring the Legacy of James Dean Read Post »

Developed in partnership with the James Dean Estate, this rare, 112-proof expression brings a cinematic, rebellious edge to premium Indiana rye. DALLAS, TX — Lasso Motel Whiskey, the award-winning Texas-based spirits brand known for its nostalgic and bold approach to blending, has officially announced its latest limited-edition expression: the Lasso Motel Whiskey x James Dean

Barrell Craft Spirts Batch 38 Celebrates America 250
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Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Barrell Bourbon Batch 038 with Special Commemorative United States 250th Anniversary Label

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Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Barrell Bourbon Batch 038 with Special Commemorative United States 250th Anniversary Label Read Post »

The pre-eminent independent blender introduces a complex multi-state cask-strength blend featuring component stocks aged up to 15 years. LOUISVILLE, KY — Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the pioneer in independent blending of unique aged, cask-strength whiskey since 2013, has officially introduced Barrell Bourbon Batch 038. This limited-release blend arrives with a custom patriotic Red, White, and

Penelope Blackberry Old Fashioned
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Penelope Bourbon Expands Premium Ready-To-Pour Lineup with New Blackberry Old Fashioned

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Penelope Bourbon Expands Premium Ready-To-Pour Lineup with New Blackberry Old Fashioned Read Post »

The award-winning craft brand introduces a refreshing fruit-forward twist on a timeless classic, balancing genuine bourbon and rye foundations. LAWRENCEBURG, IN — Penelope Bourbon, one of the fastest-growing award-winning premium whiskey brands in the country, has expanded its popular line of premium handcrafted ready-to-serve cocktails with the introduction of the Penelope Blackberry Old Fashioned. The

Michter's 10 Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
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Michter’s Announces June Release of Highly Anticipated 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye

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Michter’s Announces June Release of Highly Anticipated 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Read Post »

The award-winning distillery prepares the 2026 allocation of its signature high-corn, high-barley “Kentucky Style” rye whiskey. Louisville-based distiller Michter’s has officially announced that it will release its highly coveted 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye this coming June. Michter’s has focused heavily on premium rye whiskey for over a quarter of a century, establishing

Colby Frey on A tractor in the field with two bottles of Frey Ranch
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Frey Ranch Distillery Selects Hotaling & Co. to Lead National Sales & Marketing Expansion

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Frey Ranch Distillery Selects Hotaling & Co. to Lead National Sales & Marketing Expansion Read Post »

Award-winning, farm-to-glass Nevada whiskey brand aligns with leading premium spirits company to accelerate national commercial footprint. Frey Ranch Distillery has appointed Hotaling & Co. as its national sales and marketing partner to propel the next phase of the award-winning Nevada whiskey brand’s expansion across the United States. The partnership officially goes into effect on July

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